University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia state employees likely to observe Juneteenth as a paid holiday next year By Maya T. Prabhu Juneteenth will become a paid day off for Georgia employees under a calendar of state holidays for 2022 that Gov. Brian Kemp released. The memo was released two days after Cumming Republican […]
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USG e-clips for December 30, 2021
University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Opinion: UGA pioneer Mary Frances Early earned her place in history Get Schooled with Maureen Downey Scholar: Her memoir illuminates overlooked chapter in Georgia’s civil rights journey Mary Frances Early, whose pioneering status as the first Black person to graduate from the University of Georgia was ignored for decades, […]
USG e-clips for December 31, 2021
University System News: The Augusta Chronicle Gov. Brian Kemp praises community collaboration in Augusta during visit Abraham Kenmore During a roundtable Thursday in Augusta, Gov. Brian Kemp applauded The Hub, a collaboration between multiple organizations in Augusta to create a community center for the Harrisburg and Laney-Walker neighborhoods. “It really makes you feel good to […]
USG e-clips for December 20, 2021
University System News: 11Alive Johnny Isakson’s legacy will continue on through Parkinson’s research at UGA By Jonathan Raymond (11Alive), Dawn White As Johnny Isakson’s health declined in recent years and he was forced to retire from the Senate in 2019, he worked to ensure his legacy would include an enduring fight against the disease […]
USG e-clips for December 21, 2021
University System News: The Albany Herald Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College nursing program a ‘great value’ for students From staff reports The nursing program at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College provides a quality education at a low cost to students, according to a new survey that rates ABAC as one of the 15 lowest-cost nursing programs […]
USG e-clips for December 16, 2021
University System News: AllOnGeorgia GSU: From ‘no knowledge’ to graduating professional Staff Reports A few years ago, Corey Bergfield of Augusta, Georgia, was just like many other high school students. He was combing through college programs trying to pick a career path. Then, he stumbled upon information on computer science, a rapidly growing field with […]
USG e-clips for December 17, 2021
University System News: Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionAMSC students have new pathway to transfer to Clayton State University By Leon Stafford Clayton State University is making it easier for Atlanta Metropolitan State College students who want to transfer to the south metro school. Under a new partnership between the two institutions of high learning, some AMSC students will […]
USG e-clips for December 15, 2021
University System News: Gwinnett Daily Post Georgia Gwinnett College launches new online degree program for special education majors By Collin Elder Georgia Gwinnett College students who want to pursue a special education degree can now do so wherever they have an internet connection. GGC has introduced an online option for the Bachelor of Science […]
USG e-clips for December 13, 2021
University System News: Albany Herald Albany State teacher education program increases effectiveness score Staff reports The Albany State University School of Education’s Teacher Education Program has seen an increase in the overall score for the Teacher Preparation Program Effectiveness Measures. The TIPPEM score has increased from a two to an overall three, with the highest […]
USG e-clips for December 10, 2021
University System News: Americus Times-Recorder GSW to hold two in-person graduation ceremonies on Friday, December 17 By Ken Gustafson On Friday, Dec. 17, Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) will recognize approximately 480 summer and fall graduates for their academic achievements across two in-person commencement ceremonies. Jaha Dukureh, women’s rights activist and GSW alumna, will deliver […]